World Cafe Playlist for 04/26/2022

John Morrison’s Culture Corner with host Raina Douris

Although it may be hard to believe today, the Beastie Boys’ record company wanted nothing to do with them in the early ‘90s, when their album Paul’s Boutique flopped. But in turn, the label’s lack of interest and supervision allowed the band the freedom to experiment – The follow-up record was Check Your Head, and now 30 years on, it’s still one of the Beastie Boys’ most beloved and critically acclaimed. Culture Corner correspondent John Morrison dives into that moment in musical history and discusses the rise of the Beastie Boys.

*Michael Franti & Spearhead “Never Too Late” Everyone Deserves Music

Beastie Boys “So What’cha Want” Check Your Head

Beastie Boys “Stand Together” Check Your Head

Beastie Boys “Namaste” Check Your Head

Sudan Archives “Home Maker” Single

The Isley Brothers “Harvest For The World” Isley Brothers Greatest Hits

Waxahatchee “Tomorrow” El Deafo (Soundtrack)

Neil Young “Are You Ready For The Country?” Harvest

Tame Impala “Borderline” The Slow Rush

Citizen Cope “Son’s Gonna Rise” The Clarence Greenwood Recordings

Norah Jones “Don’t Know Why” Come Away With Me

Jade Bird “Headstart” Different Kinds of Light

Hour Two
*The Band “Across The Great Divide” The Band

Leo Kottke “Cripple Creek” Mudlark

Pillow Queens “Hearts & Mind” Leave The Light On

The Cure “Just Like Heaven” Kiss me, Kiss me, Kiss me

Tank and the Bangas “No ID” Red Balloon

Talking Heads “Take Me To The River” More Songs About Buildings

Florence and the Machine “My Love” Dance Fever

LCD Soundsystem “Tonite”American Dream

Dave Matthews Band “Ants Marching” Under The Table And Dreaming

Mt. Joy “Lemon Tree” Single

The 5th Dimension “Stoned Soul Picnic” Stoned Soul Picnic

Lo Moon “Expectations” A Modern Life

The English Beat “Mirror In The Bathroom” I Just Can’t Stop It

Patti Smith “So You Want To Be A Rock” Wave

*Optional Song